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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.73, 342.90 and 147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.73, 342.90 and 147.33 is: 220.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.73 : 342.90 = 147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.73/342.90 = 147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.73x = 342.90 × 147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.73x = 50,519.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,519.46/228.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.87

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